Knob and Switch

Knob

Knob noun - A small uneven mass.

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Switch and knob are semantically related. in dial topic. In some cases you can use "Switch" instead a noun "Knob".

Nearby Word: knobby

Switch noun - A long thin or flexible tool for striking.

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Knob and switch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Knob" instead a noun "Switch".

original	original knob	original switch
fake	fake knob	fake switch
difficulty	difficulty knob	difficulty switch
small	small knob	small switch
Other adjectives: actual, large, big, huge, little, new, red.

Logic Pro plays with this by having the oscillators switch between subtractive-synthesis mode and FM mode on the oscillator knob in its included ES 2 plugin.

Source: Damn You, Muscle Memory
When a character goes to switch a TV set or radio on or off (or turn the volume up or down, etc.), the actor will invariably mime the turning of a "knob" on the electronic appliance in question, even if it's a modern one without anything resembling an actual knob.

Source: The Coconut Effect
Higher-end charts require you to be able to quickly switch back and forth between slapping buttons and using the knobs to follow beams that twist back and forth, or worse using one knob while hitting buttons at the same time.

Source: Nintendo Hard / Rhythm Games

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